Understanding Nouns for Grade 5

word that names a person, place, thing, or idea

name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., city, dog)

name of a person, place, or thing (e.g., London, Rover)

something that can be seen or touched (e.g., apple, chair)

an idea, quality, or state (e.g., happiness, freedom)

a group of people or things (e.g., team, flock)

to one person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., cat, book)

to more than one person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., cats, books)

that can be counted (e.g., apples, cars)

that cannot be counted (e.g., water, air)